Rumor: Nokia Is Readying an 8-Inch Lumia Tablet for 2014

Two independent sources- Evleaks and Verge-are reporting that Nokia is in the process of preparing a second, smaller Windows-based Lumia tablet, which might be available next year.

According to both sources, the project is currently codenamed the Illusionist. The tablet would, apparently, ship with Windows RT 8.1, a Qualcomm processor and an 8-inch screen.The sources also suggest that the tablet, said to have a similar look and feel to the recently announced 2520 slate, would be available next year, when the 6-inch Lumia makes its debut.

What's not clear is how Nokia's tablet plans would square with Microsoft's. With the takeover of the Finn's hardware division expected to complete early 2014, both companies have to continue with current product plans to avoid regulatory issues-but that might see the pair doubling up with smaller tablets, as Microsoft is also rumored to be working on one with a 7.5-inch screen. And does the world really need that many small Windows tablets? [Evleaks, Verge]

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Microsoft
Lumia 430: What you get for Rs 5,299

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The phone

Lumia 430 reeks of affordability in its peculiar
way. The usual Nokia-like build quality and finishing continue to show up on
the Microsoft Lumia’s as well and that’s nothing to complain about. You get a
dual-SIM 3G compatible phone with latest available software in tow. Priced at
5,299 it will be available across online and offline store channels.

Display

It
sports a 4-inch 480x800p resolution display that’s nowhere close to the
standards these days but Microsoft doesn’t seem to be bothered about what
others are doing. They still manage to make sunlight-crisp display but Lumia
430 seems to be an exception on that front. The form size itself seems like an
afterthought these days but understandably Microsoft is eyeing the users with
urge to upgrade phones.

Hardware

Lumia
430 is yet another device from Microsoft to get Snapdragon 200 chipset
(dual-core one though). There seems to be an affinity with this chipset for the
Redmond-based company and it’s hard to understand the reason for such
inclusion. With 1GB RAM and 8GB storage (expandable up to 128GB), the company
wants consumers to feel the shift in their usage patterns.

Camera

This
is where things end up going to another level and that’s not a good thing. The
phone comes fitted with a 2MP rear camera and you heard that right. If that
isn’t enough for you then a front camera VGA powered should be icing on the
cake. We didn’t even feel like trying out the snappers on tow and wait for the
review tests to give you clearer verdict.

Software

All’s not bad with
the Lumia 430 and with Windows Phone 8.1 we can’t have too much complains about
the device on software front. If that isn't enough to be pleased then Microsoft
will make sure the upcoming Windows 10 for mobile reaches the Lumia 430 later
this year.

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